Best 5 Easy Lettuce Salad Recipes

Lettuce salad is a refreshing and light dish that can be enjoyed as a side or main course. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your own taste preferences. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and healthy lettuce salad that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you prefer a simple green salad or something with a bit more flavor, there is a recipe out there that is sure to please you. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for easy lettuce salad, so you can find the perfect one to suit your needs.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

SIMPLE LETTUCE SALAD

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MY Mother often fixed this salad when I was a child. I grew up on a farm and most of our food came right from the garden. We especially liked this in the spring, when early leaf lettuce appeared. After a long winter of cooked vegetables, this was a real treat.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch Side Dishes

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups torn leaf lettuce
1 hard-boiled large egg, chopped
1 green onion, sliced
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a salad bowl, combine the lettuce, egg and onion. In a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, vinegar and pepper. Pour over salad and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

YOUR BASIC TOSSED SALAD

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories side-dish

Time 11m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 hearts romaine lettuce
2 small plum tomatoes, diced
1 Kirby cucumber or 1/4 European seedless cucumber, diced
1 small yellow onion or 1/2 red onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled and shredded
1/4 cup (a couple of glugs) extra-virgin olive oil
2 to 3 tablespoons (a couple of splashes) red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and black pepper

Steps:

Place salad greens in a salad bowl and top with tomatoes, cucumbers, onion, and carrot. Place oil, vinegar and sugar in a small plastic container. Put the lid on the container and shake dressing until sugar dissolves, about 1 minute. Pour dressing over salad. Season salad with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to combine.

LAYERED LETTUCE SALAD

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This recipe came from an old Pine to Prairie Cookbook that the recipes were donated to. The telephone Pioneers of America made the book. My mother gave me three of these cookbooks and our family has used a lot of the recipes. This book has recipes from people who live all over the state of Minnesota. This is Yummy and great for a crowd, picnic, or holiday get togethers!

Provided by Beaner in Washington

Categories Pork

Time 10h30m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 head lettuce
1 cup celery, diced
4 hardboiled egg, sliced
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1 medium sweet onion, chopped
8 slices bacon, fried and diced
2 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
4 ounces grated cheddar cheese

Steps:

Tear the cleaned crisp lettuce into small bite sized pieces and place in the bottom of 9x12 inch cake pan.
Layer the rest of the ingredients in the order given, do not cook peas.
Add the sugar to the mayonnaise and spread over the top as you would frosting.
Top with grated cheese.
Cover and refrigerate for 8 to 10 hours.
Bacon bits can be used for bacon.

AMAZING FRUIT/LETTUCE SALAD

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I made this and took it to a party last weekend and is it ever knock your socks off good! To make it I chopped the lettuce up and put into one bowl and mixed the fruit and put into another bowl and refrigerated until time to serve. Just mix it all together and add the dressing and stand back! There weren't any leftovers. I'm just guessing on the servings because I didn't count. LOL! It makes a ton though!

Provided by mydesigirl

Categories Strawberry

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 head romaine lettuce, chopped (not bagged)
1 head iceberg lettuce, chopped (not bagged)
1 cup blueberries, washed
1 pint strawberry, cleaned and sliced
16 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained well
15 ounces mandarin oranges, drained well
3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 (16 ounce) bottle poppy seed dressing

Steps:

Mix it all together and add dressing.
Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 10.2, Carbohydrate 17.6, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.5

TENDER LETTUCE SALAD

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When feeding a crowd, a large simple salad like this one is always a good idea.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 tablespoons white-wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 heads Boston lettuce (1 1/2 pounds total), torn into bite-size pieces
2 cups mache or fresh parsley leaves

Steps:

In a small bowl, whisk together vinegar, olive oil, and mustard; season with salt and pepper. In a large bowl, toss dressing with lettuce and mache. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 61 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g

Tips:

To keep your lettuce salad crisp, use fresh, cold lettuce and wash it thoroughly before use.
If you're using a store-bought salad dressing, check the label for added sugars and unhealthy fats. Consider making your own dressing instead, using items you likely already have in your pantry.
Add a variety of toppings to your lettuce salad to make it more nutritious and flavorful. Some popular options include cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bacon, croutons, and cheese.
If you're making a salad ahead of time, store the dressing separately from the salad until you're ready to serve. This will help prevent the salad from getting soggy.

Conclusion:

Lettuce salad is a refreshing and healthy side dish or main course. It's quick and easy to make, and it can be customized to your liking. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and nutritious lettuce salad that the whole family will enjoy.